MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF
REMOVAL
NOTE: The sunroof system is timed from the factory so that the motor/module shuts off automatically when the sunroof window reaches a certain position. Extreme care must be taken when removing the motor/module from the sunroof assembly or this timing may be thrown off causing damage to the sunroof system. Anytime the motor/module needs to be removed from the sunroof assembly the sunroof window must be in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION if possible.
If glass panel is not in the fully closed position and the motor/module is removed or inoperative, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
3. Remove sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL).
4. Remove map lamps/mini console, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/READING LAMP - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the sunroof switch, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - REMOVAL).
6. Remove sunroof opening trim lace. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - REMOVAL).
7. Remove headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof motor/module. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
8. Disconnect the motor/module wire harness connectors.
9. Remove the motor/module attaching screws.
10. Remove motor/module from the sunroof housing assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing a new motor/module or the original motor/module ensure that the sunroof glass panel is in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION. If sunroof glass panel is not in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
1. Ensure that sunroof assembly is in the FULLY CLOSED position before mounting the motor/module. If not in the fully closed position (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
2. Place motor/module into position on the sunroof housing and install attaching screws. Tighten the screws to 3.5 N·m (31 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect the motor/module, and sunroof switch wire connectors.
4. Install sunroof glass panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - INSTALLATION).
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
6. Perform the motor/module initialization procedure, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE - MOTOR/MODULE INITIALIZATION).
7. Verify sunroof operation and alignment, and adjust as necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS).
8. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
9. Installing the headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION) .
10. Install sunroof opening trim lace. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - INSTALLATION).
11. Install the sunroof switch, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - INSTALLATION).
12. Install the map lamps/mini console, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/READING LAMP - INSTALLATION).
13. Install sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION).
14. Install A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
15. Connect the battery negative cable.